Nebraska Family Law FAQs
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Who's Eligible For Child Support Enforcement?
A: Anyone who has a child support and/or medical support order, or wants to establish one, can apply for child support enforcement services by completing an application … More -
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How Can You Apply?
A: Applicants for public assistance will automatically be referred for child support services. Those not receiving public assistance can contact their county attorney to … More -
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What Is Child Support?
A: Child support is an ordered monetary amount to be paid by a noncustodial parent for the financial welfare of his/her children. Usually, the parent who pays child … More -
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What Is Medical Support?
A: Medical support is what a parent may be ordered to contribute to the child`s medical needs. Most parents are ordered to provide health insurance for the child and … More -
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What Is Spousal Support?
A: Some support orders say that the custodial parent the parent who is taking care of the children should also receive financial support. This type … More -
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How Is Child Support Calculated?
A: The Nebraska Supreme Court develops Nebraska Child Support Guidelines. They were last revised effective January 1, 1996. The main principle behind the guidelines is … More -
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In Nebraska, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
A: Yes, Nebraska law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement. However, if that modification or … More -
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What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Nebraska?
A: Nebraska law requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties. In order to be valid, the agreement must be made voluntarily by … More
